Failed Fuel Location by Xe-133 Trend in CANDU6

Abstract

This article interprets how to locate failed fuel by Xe133 trend analysis. Xe133 trend is related to bundle burnup, bundle power history, bundle movement and other factors. Xe133 trend following fuel defect can help to find failed channel, Xe133 trend following bundle movement can help to confirm the bundle position in the channel. GFP handswitching can help to locate the half loop in which the failed fuel situated.